Meinhardt Group’s Executive Chairman, Dr Shahzad Nasim, was among business leaders from selected leading companies who attended a meeting with the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, H.E. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, during his inaugural state visit to Singapore on 16 and 17 January.
President Mirziyoyev called on Singaporean entrepreneurs to take advantage of the opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation, and actively invest in the economy of Uzbekistan.
In his speech at the Meeting with the Singapore Business Community held at St Regis Hotel on 17 January, Dr Nasim opined that Uzbekistan has the potential to become a regional hub and a vital trade link from China to Europe.
"This will require rapid development of world-class infrastructure including rail, road and air connectivity with the region. Uzbekistan, we believe, is the key to unlocking Asia’s potential by providing a land bridge between Asia, Europe and the Middle East," said Dr Shahzad Nasim, Executive Chairman, Meinhardt Group.
Dr Nasim highlighted that over the last few years, Meinhardt Group has been paying closer attention to the Central Asian region especially Uzbekistan as part of its global business strategy. Of late, Meinhardt’s expansion plans in Uzbekistan have been accelerated through its close collaboration with the President’s team in Singapore led by Deputy Mayor of Tashkent City, Mr Sharof D Rakhmanov.
In his meeting with President Mirziyoyev, Dr Nasim also underscored Meinhardt’s commitment to set up its first office and a Smart City Centre of Excellence in Uzbekistan.
“We are keen to establish our operation in Uzbekistan, and leverage our global experience and expertise to assist in the development of a world-class infrastructure masterplan, industrial and manufacturing plants, and logistics facilities to further reinforce our business and assist in implementing your vision,” said Dr Nasim.
